Video: Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Innovation in Latin America

As a new generation of Latin American entrepreneurs, consumers, and innovators come of age, what opportunities are created for private equity and venture capital investors? On December 12, Americas Society/Council of the Americas hosted its fifth annual private equity and venture capital panel in partnership with the Latin American Venture Capital Association (LAVCA). Leading fund managers shared firsthand stories of recent ventures and their strategies for building innovative Latin American companies going forward.

Speakers:

• Susan Segal, President and CEO, AS/COA
• Mariano Amartino, Director for Latin America, Wayra
• Pedro Sirotsky Melzer, Managing Director, eBricks Digital Early Stage
• Tom Speechley, Partner, The Abraaj Group
• Benjamin White, Founder, 21212 Digital Accelerator
• Cate Ambrose, President and Executive Director, LAVCA (Moderator)